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react

[ree-akt] / riˈækt /


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“We’ve learned not to react emotionally to every public utterance, but rather rely on the fact that boring is good and we can be the boring part of the relationship” with the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As these gases react with other atmospheric compounds, they eventually break down and form TFA.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"Which means that people should share information and people should react on information to prevent tragedies like this happening in the future."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

His mental adjustment on how to react to failure, combined with a conditioning program that led him to lose 10 pounds and become faster and stronger, created a spring environment sending him into rarefied air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Recognizing the unique music of cavalry on the move, the assassin knew he had only a minute or two to react before it was too late.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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